Origin
Norfolk, VA
Evening in Norfolk on Sunday
Local time
5:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norfolk, VA to Blackstone, VA
Drive Time
2h 41m
Distance
122.3 mi
197 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 31m
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6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 49m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 50m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norfolk, VA
Music HQ
Blackstone, VA
Eric Joseph
Trip Overview
The drive from Norfolk, VA to Blackstone, VA covers 122.3 miles and takes about 2h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 460 West, VA 164 West, Martin Luther King Jr Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
61.2 miles from Norfolk, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 41m drive with frequent turns across 122.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 460 West is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Norfolk, VA to Blackstone, VA is easy. At 2h 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Norfolk, VA to Blackstone, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 460 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| VA 164 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martin Luther King Jr Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martin Luther King Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Western Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Carrollton Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Brewers Neck Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
US 460 West
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk, VA and Blackstone, VA.
1
Start on East City Hall Avenue
121 ft
·
3 sec
·
East City Hall Avenue
2
Take the ramp slight right toward US 460 West, I 264 Toll West, I 464: Portsmouth
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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US 460 West, I 264 Toll West, I 464: Portsmouth
3
Merge slight left
2.6 mi
·
4 min
4
Take the exit slight right toward VA 164 West: Martin Luther King Jr Expressway, Norfolk
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
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VA 164 West: Martin Luther King Jr Expressway, Norfolk
5
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
6
Continue on Martin Luther King Freeway
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Martin Luther King Freeway
7
Continue on Western Freeway
7.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Western Freeway
8
Continue on Bridge Road
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Bridge Road
9
Continue on Carrollton Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Carrollton Boulevard
10
Turn left onto Brewers Neck Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Brewers Neck Boulevard
11
Merge slight left onto Benns Church Boulevard
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Benns Church Boulevard
12
Continue on Colonial Trail East
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Colonial Trail East
13
Turn left onto Rolfe Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Rolfe Highway
14
Turn right onto Colonial Trail West
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Colonial Trail West
15
Continue on James River Drive
15 mi
·
19 min
·
James River Drive
16
Continue on East Randolph Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Randolph Road
17
Turn left onto Winston Churchill Drive
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Winston Churchill Drive
18
Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
Oaklawn Boulevard
19
Continue on Woodlawn Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodlawn Street
20
Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Oaklawn Boulevard
21
Continue on East Washington Street
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
East Washington Street
22
Take the exit left toward I 85 South, I 95 South
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
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I 85 South, I 95 South
23
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham
24
Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
6.3 mi
·
7 min
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Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
25
Take the exit slight right toward US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg
26
Continue on Airport Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Airport Street
27
Continue on New Cox Road
23 mi
·
26 min
·
New Cox Road
28
Continue on East Colonial Trail Highway
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Colonial Trail Highway
29
Turn left onto Cox Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Cox Road
30
Continue on North Main Street
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
31
Turn left onto East Broad Street
69 ft
·
3 sec
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East Broad Street
32
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.2 miles from Norfolk, VA, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.2 miles or 1h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blackstone, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Norfolk, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Norfolk, VA
This is one driving day of about 122.3 miles and 2h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Norfolk, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.2 mi from Norfolk, VA · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.2 miles from Norfolk, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Blackstone, VA
The final approach into Blackstone, VA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Blackstone, VA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.57 one way
$39.15 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $21.33 | $42.65 |
| premium | $4.78 | $23.01 | $46.01 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.17 | $54.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.7 | 0 | $12.84 | $5.87 |
| Efficient EV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.70 | $4.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.9 | 0 | $17.12 | $7.83 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Blackstone, VA
Evening in Blackstone on Sunday
Local time
5:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
86°F
Middletown, MD
61 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 41m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Norfolk, VA to Blackstone, VA covers 122.3 miles and takes about 2h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 460 West, VA 164 West, Martin Luther King Jr Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.2 miles from Norfolk, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.57 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Norfolk, VA to Blackstone, VA is easy. At 2h 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Norfolk, VA to Blackstone, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Norfolk, VA to Blackstone, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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